The 12 Biggest Freshwater Fish in the World

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9. Arapaima

These Amazon fishes can grow to lengths of 8-10 feet. They are actually air breathers and go to the surface every 10-20 minutes. They are also known to be very high leapers. A large Arapaima is very rare nowadays because of excessive fishing. They are known to have existed since the age of dinosaurs.

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